‘Pathetic Fart’ of a Bill That Bans Kids from Social Media Moves Forward
Civil liberties groups warn that the Kids Off Social Media Act would restrict First Amendment-protected speech and lead to more invasive surveillance of all social media users.
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Civil liberties groups warn that the Kids Off Social Media Act would restrict First Amendment-protected speech and lead to more invasive surveillance of all social media users.